1997 AC Cobra vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1997 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 AC Cobra. (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2650 mm |
